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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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